Cedar Point wins Best Amusement Park for the 12th Year

SANDUSKY — For the 12th consecutive year, Cedar Point was named the best amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, an industry magazine in Arlington, Texas.

Cedar Point, the flagship park of Cedar Fair LP, was the winner of the magazine’s award for Best Amusement Park during ceremonies held this week at the Legoland theme park in Carlsbad, Calif. Cedar Fair’s Kings Island amusement park near Cincinnati received an award for Best Kid’s Area for the ninth consecutive year. Also, Cedar Fair’s Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Mo., received the Best New Ride of 2009 for its roller coaster, the Prowler.